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The location of the front airbags is indicated

by SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering

wheel pad and above the glove compartment,

and by decals on both sun visors and on the

front and far right side of the dash.
The driver's side front airbag is folded and

located in the steering wheel hub.
The passenger's side front airbag is folded

behind a panel located above the glove com-

partment.

WARNING

•

The airbags in the vehicle are designed

to be a SUPPLEMENT to–not a

replacement for–the three-point seat

belts. For maximum protection, wear

seat belts at all times. Be aware that

no system can prevent all possible

injuries that may occur in an accident.

•

Never drive with your hands on the

steering wheel pad/airbag housing.

•

The front airbags are designed to help

prevent serious injury. Deployment

occurs very quickly and with consider-

able force. During normal deployment

and depending on variables such as

seating position, one may experience

abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other

injuries as a result from deployment of

one or both of the airbags.

•

When installing any accessory equip-

ment, make sure that the front airbag

system is not damaged. Any interfer-

ence in the system could cause mal-

function.

Front airbag deployment

•

The front airbags are designed to deploy

during certain frontal or front-angular col-

lisions, impacts, or decelerations,

depending on the crash severity, angle,

speed and object impacted. The airbags

may also deploy in certain non-frontal

collisions where rapid deceleration

occurs.

•

The SRS (p. 31) sensors, which trigger

the front airbags, are designed to react to

both the impact of the collision and the

inertial forces generated by it, and to

determine if the intensity of the collision is

sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners

and/or airbags to be deployed.

However, not all frontal collisions activate the

front airbags.

•

If the collision involves a nonrigid object

(e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid,

fixed object at a low speed, the front air-

bags will not necessarily deploy.

•

Front airbags do not normally deploy in a

side impact collision, in a collision from

the rear or in a rollover situation.

•

The amount of damage to the bodywork

does not reliably indicate if the airbags

should have deployed or not.

WARNING

If any of the airbags have deployed:

•

Do not attempt to drive the vehicle.

Have it towed to a qualified repair

facility.

•

If necessary seek medical attentIon.

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WARNING

•

Do not use child safety seats or child

booster cushions/backrests in the

front passenger's seat. We also rec-

ommend that occupants under 4 feet

7 inches (140 cm) in height who have

outgrown these devices sit in the rear
seat with the seat belt fastened

•

Never drive with the airbags deployed.

The fact that they hang out can impair

the steering of your vehicle. Other

safety systems can also be damaged.

•

The smoke and dust formed when the

airbags are deployed can cause skin

and eye irritation in the event of pro-

longed exposure.

Should you have questions about any com-

ponent in the SRS system, please contact a

trained and qualified Volvo service technician

or Volvo customer support:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552

www.volvocars.com/us
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocars.com/ca

NOTE

•

Deployment of front airbags occurs

only one time during an accident. In a

collision where deployment occurs,

the airbags and seat belt pretensioners

activate. Some noise occurs and a

small amount of powder is released.

The release of the powder may appear

as smoke-like matter. This is a normal

characteristic and does not indicate

fire.

•

Volvo's front airbags use special sen-

sors that are integrated with the front

seat buckles. The point at which the

airbag deploys is determined by

whether or not the seat belt is being

used, as well as the severity of the col-

lision.

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Collisions can occur where only one of

the airbags deploys. If the impact is

less severe, but severe enough to

present a clear injury risk, the airbags

are triggered at partial capacity. If the

impact is more severe, the airbags are

triggered at full capacity.

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Airbag decals

Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors

Passenger's side airbag decal

WARNING

•

Children must never be allowed in the

front passenger's seat.

•

Occupants in the front passenger's

seat must never sit on the edge of the

seat, sit leaning toward the instrument

panel or otherwise sit out of position.

•

The occupant's back must be as

upright as comfort allows and be

against the seat back with the seat

belt properly fastened.

•

Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on

the dash, seat or out of the window.

WARNING

•

No objects or accessory equipment,

e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed

on, attached to, or installed near the

air bag hatch (the area above the glove

compartment) or the area affected by

airbag deployment.

•

There should be no loose articles,

such as coffee cups on the floor, seat,

or dashboard area.

•

Never try to open the airbag cover on

the steering wheel or the passenger's

side dashboard. This should only be

done by a trained and qualified Volvo

service technician.

•

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in injury to the vehicle occu-

pants.

Related information

•

Occupant Weight Sensor (p. 36)

•

Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags

(p. 39)

•

Inflatable Curtain (IC) (p. 41)

•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

(p. 31)

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Occupant Weight Sensor

The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is

designed to meet the regulatory requirements

of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

(FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (will

not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag

under certain conditions.

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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Disabling the passenger's side front
airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants

(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet

7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat

of any vehicle with a front passenger side air-

bag (p. 32), and be properly restrained for

their size and weight. For child safety recom-

mendations, see Child safety (p. 45).
The OWS works with sensors that are part of

the front passenger's seat and seat

belt (p. 28). The sensors are designed to

detect the presence of a properly seated

occupant and determine if the passenger's

side front airbag should be enabled (may

inflate) or disabled (will not inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas-

senger's side front airbag when:

•

the front passenger's seat is unoccupied,

or has small/medium objects in the front

seat,

•

the system determines that an infant is

present in a rear-facing infant seat that is

installed according to the manufacturer's

instructions,

•

the system determines that a small child

is present in a forward-facing child

restraint that is installed according to the

manufacturer's instructions,

•

the system determines that a small child

is present in a booster seat,

•

a front passenger takes his/her weight off

of the seat for a period of time,

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a child or a small person occupies the

front passenger's seat.

The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

indicator lamp which will illuminate and stay

on to remind you that the passenger's side

front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the

overhead console, near the base of the rear-

view mirror.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched on, the OWS

indicator light will go on for up to 10 sec-

onds while the system performs a self-

diagnostic test.

However, if a fault is detected in the system:

•

The OWS indicator light will stay on

•

The SRS warning light (p. 31) will come

on and stay on

•

The message

Pass. Airbag OFF Service

urgent

will be displayed in the informa-

tion display.

WARNING

If a fault in the system is detected and

indicated as described, be aware that the

passenger's side front airbag will not

deploy in the event of a collision. In this

case, the SRS system and Occupant

Weight Sensor should be inspected by a

trained and qualified Volvo service techni-

cian as soon as possible.

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WARNING

•

Never try to open, remove, or repair

any components in the OWS system.

This could result in system malfunc-

tion. Maintenance or repairs should

only be carried out by an a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician.

•

The front passenger's seat should not

be modified in any way. This could

reduce pressure on the seat cushion,

which might interfere with the OWS

system's function.

Passeng-

er's seat

occu-

pancy sta-

tus

OWS

indicator

light sta-

tus

Passeng-

er's side

front air-

bag status

Seat unoc-

cupied

OWS indi-

cator light

lights up.

Passenger's

side front air-

bag disabled

Seat occu-

pied by low

weight

occupant/
object

OWS indi-

cator light

lights up

Passenger's

side front air-

bag disabled

Seat occu-

pied by

heavy occu-

pant/object

OWS indi-

cator light

is not lit

Passenger's

side front air-

bag enabled

Volvo recommends that children always be properly

restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.

Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is

disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator

lamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly instal-

led. If there is any doubt as to the status of the passeng-

er's side front airbag, move the child restraint to the rear

seat.

The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate)

the passenger's side front airbag in the event

of a collision anytime the system senses that

a person of adult size is sitting properly in the

front passenger's seat. The PASSENGER

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off and

remain off.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front

passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIR-

BAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possible

that the person isn't sitting properly in the

seat. If this happens:

•

Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to

place the seatback in an upright position.

•

Have the person sit upright in the seat,

centered on the seat cushion, with the

person's legs comfortably extended.

•

Restart the vehicle and have the person

remain in this position for about two

minutes. This will allow the system to

detect that person and enable the pas-

senger's frontal airbag.

•

If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-

tor lamp remains on even after this, the

person should be advised to ride in the

rear seat.

This condition reflects limitations of the OWS

classification capability. It does not indicate

OWS malfunction.

Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle

in any way to accommodate a disability, for

example by altering or adapting the driver's

or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag

systems, please contact Volvo at:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center

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1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
In Canada
Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-800-663-8255

WARNING

•

No objects that add to the total weight

on the seat should be placed on the

front passenger's seat. If a child is

seated in the front passenger's seat

with any additional weight, this extra

weight could cause the OWS system

to enable the airbag, which might

cause it to deploy in the event of a col-

lision, thereby injuring the child.

•

The seat belt should never be wrapped

around an object on the front pas-

senger's seat. This could interfere with

the OWS system's function.

•

The front passenger's seat belt should

never be used in a way that exerts

more pressure on the passenger than

normal. This could increase the pres-

sure exerted on the weight sensor by a

child, and could result in the airbag

being enabled, which might cause it to

deploy in the event of a collision,

thereby injuring the child.

WARNING

•

Keep the following points in mind with

respect to the OWS system. Failure to

follow these instructions could

adversely affect the system's function

and result in serious injury to the occu-

pant of the front passenger's seat:

•

The full weight of the front seat pas-

senger should always be on the seat

cushion. The passenger should never

lift him/herself off the seat cushion

using the armrest in the door or the

center console, by pressing the feet on

the floor, by sitting on the edge of the

seat cushion, or by pressing against

the backrest in a way that reduces

pressure on the seat cushion. This

could cause OWS to disable the front,

passenger's side airbag.

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WARNING

•

Do not place any type of object on the

front passenger's seat in such a way

that jamming, pressing, or squeezing

occurs between the object and the

front seat, other than as a direct result

of the correct use of the Automatic

Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking

Retractor (ALR/ELR) seat belt (Child

restraints (p. 47)).

•

No objects should be placed under the

front passenger's seat. This could

interfere with the OWS system's func-

tion.

Related information

•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

(p. 31)

Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags

As an enhancement to the structural side

impact protection built into your vehicle, it is

also equipped with Side Impact Protection

System (SIPS) airbags.

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Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbags (front

seats only)

The SIPS airbag system is designed to help

increase occupant protection in the event of

certain side impact collisions. The SIPS air-

bags are designed to deploy only during cer-

tain side-impact collisions, depending on the

crash severity, angle, speed and point of

impact.

Driver's side SIPS airbag

Passenger's side SIPS airbag

NOTE

SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag)

occurs only on the side of the vehicle

affected by the impact. The airbags are not

designed to deploy in all side impact situa-

tions.

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Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas

generator, the side airbag modules built into

the outboard sides of both front seat back-

rests, and electronic sensors/wiring.

WARNING

•

The SIPS airbag system is a supple-

ment to the structural Side Impact

Protection System and the three-point

seat belt system. It is not designed to

deploy during collisions from the front

or rear of the vehicle or in rollover sit-

uations.

•

The use of seat covers on the front

seats may impede SIPS airbag deploy-

ment.

•

No objects, accessory equipment or

stickers may be placed on, attached to

or installed near the SIPS airbag sys-

tem or in the area affected by SIPS air-

bag deployment.

•

Never try to open or repair any compo-

nents of the SIPS airbag system. This

should be done only by a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician.

•

In order for the SIPS airbag to provide

its best protection, both front seat

occupants should sit in an upright

position with the seat belt properly fas-

tened.

•

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in injury to the occupants of the

vehicle in the event of an accident.

Related information

•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

(p. 31)

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Front airbags (p. 32)

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Inflatable Curtain (IC) (p. 41)

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Inflatable Curtain (IC)

The inflatable curtain is designed to help pro-

tect the heads of the occupants of the front

seats and the occupant of the outboard rear

seating positions in certain side impact colli-

sions.

This system consists of inflatable curtains

located along the sides of the roof liners,

stretching from the center of both front side

windows to the rear edge of the rear side

door windows.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable

Curtain (IC) and the Side Impact Airbag Sys-

tem (p. 39) (SIPS airbag) will deploy. The IC

and the SIPS airbag deploy simultaneously.

NOTE

WARNING

•

Never try to open or repair any compo-

nents of the IC system. This should be

done only by a trained and qualified

Volvo service technician.

•

Never hang heavy items from the ceil-

ing handles. This could impede

deployment of the Inflatable Curtain.

WARNING

In order for the IC to provide its best pro-

tection, both front seat occupants and

both outboard rear seat occupants should

sit in an upright position with the seat belt

properly fastened; adults using the seat

belt and children using the proper child

restraint system. Only adults should sit in

the front seats. Children must never be

allowed in the front passenger seat, Child

safety (p. 45) for guidelines. Failure to

follow these instructions can result in injury

to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

Related information

•

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

(p. 31)

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Front airbags (p. 32)

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Child safety (p. 45)

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)

The WHIPS system consists of specially

designed hinges and brackets on the front

seat backrests designed to help absorb some

of the energy generated in a collision from the

rear (when the vehicle is rear-ended).

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In the event of a rear-end collision, the hinges

and brackets of the front seat backrests are

designed to change position slightly to allow

the backrest/head restraint to help support

the occupant's head before moving slightly

rearward. This movement helps absorb some

of the forces that could result in whiplash.

WARNING

•

The WHIPS system is designed to

supplement the other safety systems

in your vehicle. For this system to

function properly, the three-point seat

belt must be worn. Please be aware

that no system can prevent all possible

injuries that may occur in an accident.

•

The WHIPS system is designed to

function in certain collisions from the

rear, depending on the crash severity,

angle and speed.

WARNING

•

Occupants in the front seats must

never sit out of position. The occu-

pant's back must be as upright as

comfort allows and be against the seat

back with the seat belt properly fas-

tened.

•

If your vehicle has been involved in a

rear-end collision, the front seat back-

rests must be inspected by a trained

and qualified Volvo service technician,

even if the seats appear to be undam-

aged. Certain components in the

WHIPS system may need to be

replaced.

•

Do not attempt to service any compo-

nent in the WHIPS system yourself.

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

WARNING

•

Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind

the front seats could impede the func-

tion of the WHIPS system.

•

If the rear seat backrests are folded

down, cargo must be secured to pre-

vent it from sliding forward against the

front seat backrests in the event of a

collision from the rear. This could

interfere with the action of the WHIPS

system.

WARNING

Any contact between the front seat back-

rests and the folded rear seat or a rear-

facing child seat could impede the function

of the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is

folded down, the occupied front seats

must be adjusted forward so that they do

not touch the folded rear seat.

Related information

•

Seat belts – general (p. 28)

Crash mode – general information

After a collision, the functionality of some of

the vehicle's systems may be reduced as a

safety precaution.

Warning symbol: analog instrument panel

Warning symbol: digital instrument panel*

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If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,

the text

Safety mode See manual

may

appear in the information display.

NOTE

This text can only be shown if the display

is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical

system is intact.

Crash mode is a feature that is triggered if

one or more of the safety systems (e.g.

front (p. 32) or side airbags (p. 39), an inflat-

able curtain (p. 41), or one or more of the seat

belt pretensioners) has deployed. The colli-

sion may have damaged an important func-

tion in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sen-

sors for one of the safety systems, the brake

system, etc.

WARNING

•

Never attempt to repair the vehicle

yourself or to reset the electrical sys-

tem after the vehicle has displayed

Safety mode See manual

. This could

result in injury or improper system

function.

•

Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-

ing status should only be done by a

trained and qualified Volvo service

technician.

•

After

Safety mode See manual

has

been displayed, if you detect the odor

of fuel vapor, or see any signs of fuel

leakage, do not attempt to start the

vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.

Related information

•

Crash mode – starting the vehicle

(p. 44)

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Crash mode – moving the vehicle

(p. 45)

Crash mode – starting the vehicle

If Crash mode has been set Crash

mode (p. 43)) and damage to the vehicle is

minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may

attempt to start the engine.

To do so:
1. Remove the remote key from the ignition

slot and open the driver's door. If a mes-

sage is displayed that the ignition is on,

press the start button.

2. Close the driver's door and reinsert the

remote key in the ignition slot.

3. Try to start the vehicle.

WARNING

If the message

Safety mode See manual

is still displayed, the vehicle should not be

driven and must be towed. Concealed

faults may make the vehicle difficult to

control.

Related information

•

Crash mode – general information (p. 43)

•

Crash mode – moving the vehicle

(p. 45)

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Crash mode – moving the vehicle

If the message

Normal mode

appears after

an attempt has been made to start the engine,

Starting the vehicle after a crash (p. 44), the

vehicle may be moved carefully from its pres-

ent position, if for example, it is blocking traf-

fic. It should, however, not be moved farther

than is absolutely necessary.

WARNING

Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable

after Crash mode has been set, it should

not be driven or towed (pulled by another

vehicle). There may be concealed damage

that could make it difficult or impossible to

control. The vehicle should be transported

on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician for

inspection/repairs.

Related information

•

Crash mode – general information (p. 43)

Child safety

Children should always be seated safely when

traveling in the vehicle.

General information
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint

systems (p. 47) for all occupants including

children. Remember that, regardless of age

and size, a child should always be properly

restrained in a vehicle.
Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/

LATCH attachments (p. 54), which make it

more convenient to install child seats.
Some restraint systems for children are

designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap

belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.

Such child restraint systems can help protect

children in vehicles in the event of an acci-

dent only if they are used properly. However,

children could be endangered in a crash if the

child restraints are not properly secured in the

vehicle. Failure to follow the installation

instructions for your child restraint can result

in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a

sudden stop.
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable

substitute for a child restraint system. In an

accident, a child held in a person's arms can

be crushed between the vehicle's interior and

an unrestrained person. The child could also

be injured by striking the interior, or by being

ejected from the vehicle during a sudden

maneuver or impact. The same can also hap-

pen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on

the seat. Other occupants should also be

properly restrained to help reduce the chance

of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation gov-

erning how and where children should be car-

ried in a vehicle. Find out the regulations

existing in your state or province. Recent

accident statistics have shown that children

are safer in rear seating positions than front

seating positions when properly restrained. A

child restraint system can help protect a child

in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when

selecting a child restraint system:
It should have a label certifying that it meets

applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS 213) – or in Canada,

CMVSS 213.
Make sure the child restraint system is

approved for the child's height, weight and

development – the label required by the

standard or regulation, or instructions for

infant restraints, typically provide this infor-

mation.
In using any child restraint system, we urge

you to carefully look over the instructions that

are provided with the restraint. Be sure you

understand them and can use the device

properly and safely in this vehicle. A misused

child restraint system can result in increased

injuries for both the infant or child and other

occupants in the vehicle.

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When a child has outgrown the child safety

seat, you should use the rear seat with the

standard seat belt fastened. The best way to

help protect the child here is to place the

child on a cushion so that the seat belt is

properly located on the hips (see Booster

cushions (p. 53) for illustration). Legislation

in your state or province may mandate the

use of a child seat or cushion in combination

with the seat belt, depending on the child's

age and/or size. Please check local regula-

tions.
A specially designed and tested booster

cushion and backrest can be obtained from

your Volvo retailer.
USA: for children weighing 33 – 80 lbs. (15 –

36 kg) and 38 – 54 inches (97 – 137 cm) in

height
Canada: for children weighing 40 – 80 lbs.

(18 – 36 kg) and 40 – 54 inches (102 –

137 cm) in height

WARNING

•

On hot days, the temperature in the

vehicle interior can rise very quickly.

Exposure to these high temperatures

for even a short period of time can

cause heat-related injury or death.

Small children are particularly at risk.

Child seat should always be registered. See

Child restraints (p. 47) for more information.

Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should

sit in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple

really. A front airbag (p. 32) is a very powerful

device designed, by law, to help protect an

adult.
Because of the size of the airbag and its

speed of inflation, a child should never be

placed in the front seat, even if he or she is

properly belted or strapped into a child safety

seat. Volvo has been an innovator in safety

for over seventy-five years, and we'll continue

to do our part. But we need your help. Please

remember to put your children in the back

seat, and buckle them up.

Volvo has some very specific
recommendations:

•

Always wear your seat belt (p. 28).

•

Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety

device which, when used with a three-

point seat belt can help reduce serious

injuries during certain types of accidents.

Volvo recommends that you do not dis-

connect the airbag system in your vehi-

cle.

•

Volvo strongly recommends that every-

one in the vehicle be properly restrained.

•

Volvo recommends that ALL occupants

(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet

7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back

seat of any vehicle with a front passenger

side airbag.

•

Drive safely!

Related information

•

Infant seats (p. 49)

•

Convertible seats (p. 51)

•

Booster cushions (p. 53)

•

Child safety locks (p. 56)

•

Top tether anchors (p. 55)

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Child restraints

Suitable child restraints should always be

used when children travel in the vehicle.

Child restraint systems

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Infant seat

There are three main types of child restraint

systems: infant seats (p. 49), convertible

seats (p. 51), and booster cush-

ions (p. 53). They are classified according to

the child's age and size.
The following section provides general infor-

mation on securing a child restraint using a

three-point seat belt (p. 28). Refer to ISOFIX/

LATCH lower anchors (p. 54) and Top tether

anchors (p. 55) for information on securing

a child restraint using ISOFIX/LATCH lower

anchors and/or top tether anchorages.

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Convertible seat

WARNING

A child seat should never be used in the

front passenger seat of any vehicle with a

front passenger airbag – not even if the

"Passenger airbag off" symbol near the

rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles

equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If

the severity of an accident were to cause

the airbag to inflate, this could lead to seri-

ous injury or death to a child seated in this

position.

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Booster cushion

WARNING

Always refer to the child restraint manufac-

turer's instructions for detailed information

on securing the restraint.

02 Safety

WARNING

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When not in use, keep the child

restraint system secured or remove it

from the passenger compartment to

help prevent it from injuring passen-

gers in the event of a sudden stop or

collision.

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A small child's head represents a con-

siderable part of its total weight and its

neck is still very weak. Volvo recom-

mends that children up to age 4 travel,

properly restrained, facing rearward. In

addition, Volvo recommends that chil-

dren should ride rearward facing,

properly restrained, as long as possi-

ble.

Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/
ELR)
To make child seat installation easier, each

seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-

ped with a locking mechanism to help keep

the seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child
seat:

1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat

according to the child seat manufactur-

er's instructions.

2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the

buckle (lock) in the usual way.

4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut

around the child seat.

A sound from the seat belt retractor will be

audible at this time and is normal. The belt

will now be locked in place. This function is

automatically disabled when the seat belt is

unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

WARNING

Do not use child safety seats or child

booster cushions/backrests in the front

passenger's seat. We also recommend

that children who have outgrown these

devices sit in the rear seat with the seat

belt properly fastened.

Child restraint registration and recalls
Child restraints could be recalled for safety

reasons. You must register your child

restraint to be reached in a recall. To stay

informed about child safety seat recalls, be

sure to fill out and return the registration card

that comes with new child restraints.
Child restraint recall information is readily

available in both the U.S. and Canada. For

recall information in the U.S., call the U.S.

Government's Auto Safety Hotline at

1-800-424-9393 or go to http://www-

odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/

Transport Canada's Child Safety website at

http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/childsafety/

menu.htm.

Related information

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Child safety locks (p. 56)

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